Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Italian Chop Pasta Salad, a colorful medley of rotini pasta and fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. This refreshing dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a delightful weeknight dinner that will impress your guests without the fuss. With each bite, enjoy the delightful crunch of fresh veggies harmonizing with the rich pasta, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- ½ cup black olives (sliced)
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables: dice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper; slice red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with prepared vegetables.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg